Chapter 159: Admiration
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Yuan Shu explained the pros and cons of this matter, and she didn’t reveal as much greed as Shi Xiao had expected or try to obtain more benefits from the Shi family. Instead, she drew a clear line in order to let herself escape from this partnership completely.
In just a few sentences, Yuan Shu placed the two of them on equal footing, as if they were on opposite sides of the scale and there was no deviation at all. That was why there was such a symmetrical balance.
Yuan Shu gave Shi Xiao no other choice. At this moment, regardless of whether Shi Xiao advanced or retreated, it would affect their cooperation.
If Shi Xiao pushed his luck and wanted Yuan Shu to offer more conditions, the result would definitely be Yuan Shu withdrawing and returning all the negative consequences of the divorce to the Shi Corporation. At that time, the share price would fall and the Shi Corporation probably wouldn’t be able to stand up so quickly.
With Shi Xiao’s personality, Shi Xiao definitely wouldn’t take a step back. They would definitely fight teeth to teeth and the outcome of their unseemly divorce would still be the same as the previous outcome.
Therefore, he had only one choice, which was to accept Yuan Shu’s suggestion.
What kind of woman was Yuan Shu? Shi Xiao couldn’t help but be interested in this woman who was evenly matched with him.
All these years, he had never seen anyone who could guide him in negotiations and put him in such a pa.s.sive situation, but Yuan Shu did it.
At the beginning of the negotiation, Yuan Shu put herself in a weaker position. At the same time, she put on a battle suit for Shi Xiao, so the two of them seemed to be standing on opposing ends of the arena.
Shi Xiao chuckled, revealing his white teeth. He had not been so happy in a long time. He felt respect for his opponent who was evenly matched with him, and was also surprised that he finally met a like-minded person.
Shi Xiao suddenly couldn’t bear to get a divorce and had a strong urge to keep this woman by his side no matter what. By then, it wouldn’t be easy for Yuan Shu to leave so easily.
Yuan Shu didn’t speak anymore. Instead, she looked at Shi Xiao seriously. No matter what the situation was, there was no need for her to speak again. She was already confident in the outcome.
Shi Xiao slowly sat up straight and looked into Yuan Shu’s eyes to show his respect for Yuan Shu. “Deal.”
Yuan Shu still appeared unfazed, as if she had expected this. She smiled, uncrossed her legs and straightened her back as she said, “Happy cooperation.”
At this moment, Zhao Mian had just bought lunch and brought it up. Two thermos bags filled with food were placed on the table. Soon, the table was filled.
Zhao Mian had always been very considerate. When she bought lunch, she bought a combination of the signature dishes of the eight major cuisines. This way, no matter what preferences the two of them had, they could eat them.
Yuan Shu wasn’t picky about the cuisine, but she was very picky about the quality of the food. Be it meat or vegetables, she had to eat the freshest. She took a closer look at the dishes on the table. They looked and smelled good. Other than the fact that the color of the duck meat in the duck vermicelli soup that wasn’t right, every dish seemed to be made with high quality ingredients.
Yuan Shu picked up a piece of braised beef brisket and placed it on the rice. After the braised beef absorbed the soup, she put it in her mouth. The beef was deeply stewed, and the taste had completely entered every texture of the meat. Apart from the taste of the meat itself, there was also of seasoning. It was delicious.
When Shi Xiao saw that Yuan Shu was so satisfied with the food, he immediately felt that it was very appetizing. He also picked up a piece of braised beef brisket and chewed it carefully.
Shi Xiao couldn’t help but observe Yuan Shu’s expression. If she appeared to think that the dish was delicious, he would eat it as well. The meal lasted half an hour.
The two of them didn’t speak during the meal, but the atmosphere was harmonious..